Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb dried white beans
- 1 lb pork belly, cut into chunks
- 1 lb chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups water
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soak the dried white beans in water overnight.
2. In a large pot, cook the pork belly over medium heat until browned and crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
4. Add the chorizo sausage and cook until browned.
5. Add the soaked white beans, bay leaves, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot.
6. Pour in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
8. Add the cooked pork belly back to the pot and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
9. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for cooking pork belly and sautéing onion and garlic
- Low heat for simmering the cocido
Serving size:
- 6 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 540
- Total fat: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Total carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of dried white beans for this recipe.
- If you don't have pork belly, you can use bacon or ham instead.
- You can use any type of sausage instead of chorizo.
Variations:
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or kale to the cocido.
- You can use different spices like oregano or thyme to flavor the cocido.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the white beans overnight will help them cook faster and more evenly.
- Browning the pork belly before adding it to the cocido will add extra flavor and texture.
- Stir the cocido occasionally to prevent the beans from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover cocido in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the cocido in a pot over low heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the cocido in individual bowls with a slice of crusty bread on the side.
Garnishes:
- Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro on top of the cocido before serving.
Pairings:
- Serve the cocido with a glass of red wine.
Suggested side dishes:
- Crusty bread
- Green salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cocido is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
- If the beans are still hard after 2 hours of cooking, continue simmering until they are tender.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the pork belly and chorizo thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Cocido Montañés is a traditional dish from the Cantabria region of Spain. It is a hearty stew made with white beans, pork, and chorizo.
Flavor profiles:
- The cocido has a smoky and savory flavor from the chorizo and smoked paprika.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the cocido as a main course for lunch or dinner.
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Region: Spanish